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The Tiffin School building, Kingston upon Thames

Tiffin School

Kingston upon Thames

4.9(1,842)
GrammarOutstanding
Furzedown House, part of Graveney School, Tooting

Graveney School

Tooting, London

4.7(978)
ComprehensiveOutstanding
Entrance to Nonsuch High School for Girls, Cheam

Nonsuch High School

Cheam, Surrey

4.8(1,156)
GrammarOutstanding
Harris Academy Bermondsey, Southwark Park Road

Harris Academy Bermondsey

Bermondsey, London

4.5(634)
AcademyLondon
The Latymer School, Haselbury Road, Edmonton

The Latymer School

Edmonton, London

4.8(892)
GrammarOutstanding

Why parents choose FavSchools

We bridge the gap between complex data and meaningful insights to simplify your school search.

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Compare up to 5 schools side-by-side across 20+ metrics including Attainment 8, Progress 8, KS2 results, demographics, and Ofsted ratings.

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Multi-Year Trends

KS2, GCSE & A-Level results with multi-year trend charts. See how each school's performance evolves, not just a single snapshot.

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Go beyond the school gates with local crime, broadband, flood risk, property data, and feeder & destination school analysis.

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Every data point on FavSchools comes from verified government and public-sector sources. We aggregate, clean, and present the data — so you can focus on what matters for your child.

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Featured Resources for Parents

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Grammar school admissions

How the 11+ works in your area, key deadlines, and how to plan a realistic application.

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Plain-English school guides

Ofsted, catchment areas, Progress 8 and admissions jargon — explained for parents.

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Find and compare UK schools near you

FavSchools helps parents research primary schools, secondary schools, grammar schools and sixth forms across England. Search by postcode, compare official exam results and Ofsted ratings, and build a shortlist before applying through your local authority.

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Explore 24,000+ schools on a map. Filter by phase, Ofsted outcome and distance from your home.

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Rank schools by KS2, GCSE Attainment 8, Progress 8 and A-Level results from DfE performance tables.

Compare schools

Put two or more schools side by side to compare results, Ofsted history and key statistics in one view.

Browse schools by local authority

Explore 183 local authorities in England. Each area page lists open schools, Ofsted summaries and top performers with links to the map and league tables.

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Start with the school map, browse schools by area, view league tables, read our parent guides, or learn about grammar schools and the 11+. Data sources and methodology are explained on our about page.

Frequently asked questions

What is FavSchools?
FavSchools is a UK school finder and comparison platform. Parents can search 24,000+ schools on an interactive map, compare Ofsted ratings and DfE exam results, browse league tables, and read guides on admissions and grammar schools.
How do I find schools near my postcode?
Enter your postcode or town on the homepage or open the interactive school map. FavSchools lists nearby primary, secondary and post-16 schools sorted by distance, with filters for Ofsted rating, phase and school type.
What data does FavSchools show for each school?
School profiles include DfE-published KS2, GCSE and A-Level results, Ofsted inspection history, admissions context, catchment distance notes where available, and neighbourhood data such as crime and broadband coverage.
Is FavSchools free to use?
Browsing the map, league tables and basic school profiles is free. Some advanced filters and comparison features may require a free account or subscription.
Where does FavSchools get its data?
Figures come from official sources including the Department for Education performance tables, Ofsted inspection outcomes, and local authority admissions statistics. See our Data and Methodology page for full details.